Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Here’s a sample of what your Orthotist Prosthetist Resume should look like while applying for Orthotist Prosthetist Jobs.
4790 Calumet Ave, Apt#7
New York, NY 10040
(123)-456-7000
name@emailaddress.com
Summary:
A highly respected medical professional who has great knowledge and following in the field of orthotics and prosthetics; excellent skills in time management, diagnosis, treatment, alignment and reconstructions thru measurement, design, fabrication and fitting; ability to design prosthetics to injured and physically-deformed patients; ability to conduct training for undergraduates and junior staff; excellent organizational skills; proficient in computer skills.
Professional Experience:
Orthotist Prosthetist January 2007 - Present
St Mary’s Hospital, New York
Responsibilities
Designed specific braces and artificial limbs to patients who lost it to accidents and illnesses.
Helped patients make use of prosthetics in their daily life and coordinated with physical therapists.
Conducted research on different types of materials to be used for the production of prosthetics and artificial limbs.
Fabricated prosthetics to patients to be modeled from the parts they lost due to accident or illness.
Modified plaster casts of prosthetics for use in the construction process and the right types of materials to be used.
Prosthetist May 2004 – December 2006
St. Mary’s Hospital, New York
Responsibilities
Designed patterns to be used in the prosthetic production process and adjusted accordingly to fit the patient.
Ensured the prosthetic devices attached to the patients are properly fitted and adjusted to the stance and comfort condition.
Demonstrated to the patients the proper attachments and functions of the prosthetics in order for them to be knowledgeable of the application.
Conducted repairs and modified the parts if the patients experience discomfort and uneasiness.
Selected the materials and components to be used to facilitate lightweight movement and ease of control.
Orthotist March 1999 – May 2004
James & Sons Clinic, New York
Responsibilities
Coordinated with physicians for the specifications needed for the production of the prosthetic device.
Explained to the patients on how to use the prosthetic limbs and devices.
Conducted training and seminars for orthopedic assistants and supervised their developments.
Attended seminars and conferences to update information and knowledge for further developments of prosthetics.
Evaluated the devices and mechanisms fitted to patients to ensure proper fitting and comfort.
Education:
Masters Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Arizona, 1999
Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics
University of Arizona, 1997
Skills/Certifications:
Strong leadership and teamwork attributes
Excellent time management skills
Proficient in computer skills
Knowledge in design specifications of prosthetics
Associations/Organizations:
American Orthotists Prosthetists Society, Member
National Prosthetists Association, Member
